exempt
Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzɛmpt]
Word
Context: "law"
(verb) to be free from a rule or duty that others have to follow. It means you don’t have to do something that everyone else does, like paying a special tax or taking a test.
Example
Students who receive financial aid are exempt from paying tuition fees.
Example
She was not exempt from the rules and had to follow them like everyone else.
Example
Who is exempt from the new tax law?
Context: "law"
(adjective) not having to follow a rule or duty that usually applies. If something is described as exempt, it means you don't have to do it.
Example
Individuals with certain disabilities are exempt from specific job requirements.
Example
The exempt list does not include all students; some still need to take the exam.
Example
Are there any exempt categories for this regulation?
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